Eight years later, the Maple Leafs take a flyer on former draft pick Nicolas Mattinen

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Nicolas Mattinen's unconventional route to an NHL contract includes stints in the OHL, Canadian university hockey, AHL, Austrian and German leagues, culminating in a one-year deal with the Maple Leafs at age 26.
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Mattinen, a project pick in 2016 by the Leafs, joins a cohort of tall defensemen selected by Toronto, reflecting a strategy of adding size to the defensive lineup across all levels.
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This signing is viewed as taking a chance on a potential late bloomer, with Mattinen considered an NHL long shot given his age and path, but offering intriguing glimpses of his skills and mobility.
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Eight years later, the Maple Leafs take a flyer on former draft pick Nicolas Mattinen
Eight years later, the Maple Leafs take a flyer on former draft pick Nicolas Mattinen
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